tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302734.post113046076695228628..comments2023-09-09T18:59:10.173+08:00Comments on big mango: Understanding Nation Building (Part 16)Cocoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03079637494529705906noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302734.post-1136778088874964292006-01-09T11:41:00.000+08:002006-01-09T11:41:00.000+08:00Interesting point about how site traffic rises and...Interesting point about how site traffic rises and falls with content activity. I find that the level of interesting stuff happening in the Philippines is a factor as well. During the July-Sep 2005 "political crisis" in the Philippines, my site traffic more than tripled (which is way more than could be accounted for by the content I happened to be adding at the time).<BR/><BR/>When things go on in the Pinas, I think a lot of Pinoy expats are checking things out on-line and participating in forums.<BR/><BR/>Nowadays, for example, traffic is low (even the PCIJ doesn't see much action). My take on that is because the Philiippines has fallen back into the usual muddling along in mediocrity kinda thing that it is good at. Just the normal din of dime-a-dozen political punditry nowadays.<BR/><BR/>Anyways, Cocoy, your site consistently impresses and I might make yours my very first "featured site" (which means it is only yours that truly impressed me in my nearly six years of running 'Get Real'). ;-)<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>benign0Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302734.post-1130982027629070422005-11-03T09:40:00.000+08:002005-11-03T09:40:00.000+08:00this is in response to greg's comments. i thought ...this is in response to greg's comments. i thought i'd answer it like an email. the answers are in <B>bold</B><BR/><BR/><BR/>On 10/28/05, Greg wrote:<BR/>> I agree that a large part of our problems is due to the absence of an enlightened elite.<BR/>><BR/>> I also agree that "salvation" will begin with the enlightenment of the elite.<BR/>><BR/>> I read a post in the Get Real Philippines site which posits that it is an enlightened elite that can lead the Philippines towards progress.<BR/>><BR/>> Here's the link:<BR/>> http://www.geocities.com/benign0/3-00_Makati/enlighten1.html<BR/><BR/><B>thanks. been reading it.</B> <BR/><BR/>> I still have to respond to your query on the blog think tank. I'll answer you on that one soon.<BR/><BR/><B>sure. no hurry.</B> <BR/><BR/>> In the meantime though, to add your voice to this thing called dialogue, it would be good if others would learn more about your site. Consider this unsolicited advice: You can try going to top Philippine blogs like Sassy Lawyer (http://www.houseonahill.net/) and engage the writer and readers in the comments section in dialogue. State your views and casually put links to your web blog.<BR/><BR/><B>appreciate your support and i'm browsing the page/links you've posted.</B> <BR/><BR/>> Because many people read her blog, you can hopefully generate a meaningful no. of readers by drawing others to check out your blog.<BR/>><BR/>> I tried "advertising" your blog and those of 4 others in my commentaries yesterday but I got a reprimand from Sassy. She said though that I can tell you guys to post in her site and that you guys can do the "advertising" yourselves.<BR/>><BR/>> ******<BR/>><BR/>> As to my idea of a blog think tank, I was thinking more along the lines of creating a critical mass of people (sort of like a tipping point/network externality kind of strategy). Most blogs I see today have to many topics. However, if people like you, Rhoelano Brilantes (Go Figure Blog), Blurred and Blue Blog, and Get Real Philippines website can somehow band together, you can create a site that has a focus, that can be an opinion shaper and a resouce tool for people seeking answers (if you guys become famous enough, your blogs can even be cited by media sources and columnists). Plus, one thing that readers want is continuity - being able to read something daily or frequently. If you're the sole writer, you can write a lot for a period but eventually, you will not be able to keep up. Once you fail to post say in a week or two, you can actually lose a reader.<BR/><BR/><B>i know. i've seen the stats fall whenever i'm not active and bread and butter takes an even greater priority. well this page started because i needed to vent stuff. when you see things on the ground, dealing with a lot of people, and even just walking around town or driving around and when you travel across this country and when you go visit some other country, perspective can change.<BR/><BR/>these blogs were never meant to be for bread and butter and as for the other blogs, well... they all reflect personal interests. ergo bread and butter and other real world stuff takes... priority over this. obviously i've see stats rise and sometimes fall over the last few months and i'm taking the suggestions of readers such as yourself and see where what else can be done with this page.</B><BR/><BR/>> I know it's great to have your own website. I noticed that you have several. But if you are able to harness the ideas/cooperation of others, and you can put it all together in one site with a particular target audience, a clear positioning, you might actually get the so called "innovators" (the influencers, the mavens) who can be a catalyst for new ideas and change.<BR/><BR/><B>i see where you are getting at. you have a point there and i'll certainly think about it as well as your other points of view. thanks for your perspective.</B><BR/><BR/>> You don't have to capture tons of people, just a critical mass who can eventually form part of the enlightened elite.<BR/>><BR/>> --<BR/>> Posted by Greg to big mango at 10/28/2005 09:47:48 AMCocoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079637494529705906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8302734.post-1130464068598340832005-10-28T09:47:00.000+08:002005-10-28T09:47:00.000+08:00I agree that a large part of our problems is due t...I agree that a large part of our problems is due to the absence of an enlightened elite.<BR/><BR/>I also agree that "salvation" will begin with the enlightenment of the elite.<BR/><BR/>I read a post in the Get Real Philippines site which posits that it is an enlightened elite that can lead the Philippines towards progress.<BR/><BR/>Here's the link:<BR/>http://www.geocities.com/benign0/3-00_Makati/enlighten1.html<BR/><BR/>I still have to respond to your query on the blog think tank. I'll answer you on that one soon.<BR/><BR/>In the meantime though, to add your voice to this thing called dialogue, it would be good if others would learn more about your site. Consider this unsolicited advice: You can try going to top Philippine blogs like Sassy Lawyer (http://www.houseonahill.net/) and engage the writer and readers in the comments section in dialogue. State your views and casually put links to your web blog. <BR/><BR/>Because many people read her blog, you can hopefully generate a meaningful no. of readers by drawing others to check out your blog.<BR/><BR/>I tried "advertising" your blog and those of 4 others in my commentaries yesterday but I got a reprimand from Sassy. She said though that I can tell you guys to post in her site and that you guys can do the "advertising" yourselves.<BR/><BR/>******<BR/><BR/>As to my idea of a blog think tank, I was thinking more along the lines of creating a critical mass of people (sort of like a tipping point/network externality kind of strategy). Most blogs I see today have to many topics. However, if people like you, Rhoelano Brilantes (Go Figure Blog), Blurred and Blue Blog, and Get Real Philippines website can somehow band together, you can create a site that has a focus, that can be an opinion shaper and a resouce tool for people seeking answers (if you guys become famous enough, your blogs can even be cited by media sources and columnists). Plus, one thing that readers want is continuity - being able to read something daily or frequently. If you're the sole writer, you can write a lot for a period but eventually, you will not be able to keep up. Once you fail to post say in a week or two, you can actually lose a reader.<BR/><BR/>I know it's great to have your own website. I noticed that you have several. But if you are able to harness the ideas/cooperation of others, and you can put it all together in one site with a particular target audience, a clear positioning, you might actually get the so called "innovators" (the influencers, the mavens) who can be a catalyst for new ideas and change.<BR/><BR/>You don't have to capture tons of people, just a critical mass who can eventually form part of the enlightened elite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com